10 Tips for Finding Cheap Airline Tickets
July 21, 2011 by johnmce
Filed under Travel and Leisure
The rising costs of aviation fuel, the introduction of higher airport taxes, the downturn of the global economy, and concerns over the carbon footprint of air travel have all contributed to a steady increase in the cost of airline tickets. Nevertheless, air travel is still a highly competitive market and cheap airline tickets can be found as long as you know what to look for and where to look.
Is Turkey The Fake Designer Capital of the World?
April 7, 2011 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Travel and Leisure
Have you ever heard the term ‘tourist trap’? No, I’m not talking about pirates kid napping innocent tourists and keeping them hostage for months on end, I’m talking about the tacky, tasteless entertainment that’s laid on in popular resorts throughout the med. Now, most places I’ve been feature the standard hotel lobby performers, you know the drill – drag queens, snake tamers, belly dancers, but Turkey is something else. I’m not one to generalize and I know that, if you go to a popular family resort during your holidays to Turkey holidays to Turkey, chances are you’ll experience more kitsch than culture.
Top 5 Fictional Trains of all Time
April 7, 2011 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Travel and Leisure
Who’s your favourite celebrity? Interesting choice…now, what’s your favourite train? No idea? You’re not alone, the vast majority of people haven’t really given much thought to their favourite trains; obviously some people have, but they’re usually the anorak-wearing sort, not hipsters like you and I.
Dangerous Countries To Drive A Car
April 6, 2011 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Travel and Leisure
People in first world Western countries generally have a pretty good driving experience. Sure, there will always be concerns about things like car accidents and bad weather conditions, but it’s not like the average driver in the United States or Canada worries that they’ll be mugged in their car at a stoplight, that a bomb will go off next to their car or that the police officer that just flagged them down is actually a thief.
The World’s Worst Restaurant Names
April 6, 2011 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Humour off beat News
When you’re looking for a place to eat, the name of the restaurant is an important factor that helps you determine whether you want to go there or not. For example, if you want Chinese food, you’re probably not going to be interested in a restaurant named Little Italy. If you want to eat out in a fancy place, Chili City is probably not going to do it for you. Since names play such an important role in the decision process, you’d think restaurant owners would either use their brains or do a little research before naming their restaurants. However, the plethora of awful restaurant names out there proves that they don’t.
The 6 Narrowest Alleys of NYC
March 12, 2011 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Travel and Leisure
New York City is full of alleyways and they have been useful to the businesses and housing around them even before skyscrapers began to over-shadow the streets. Deliveries are often made to the back of businesses through alleys and several businesses may share an alleyway. If you are looking for moving and storage services, you need a company that has experience traversing these narrow corridors. Laws concerning the use and ownership of these byways can be complicated.
Traveling Abroad – Tips and Preventative Advice
November 6, 2010 by elysabeth teeko
Filed under Travel and Leisure
Traveling abroad is no walk in the park. For every great monument you come across, there is an obstacle or a roadblock. Stand in the middle of history; get your wallet stolen. Take in the sights of the Sistine chapel; throw out your neck straining at the beauty. Eat in a delicious French restaurant;
5 Hidden Airline Fees You Should be Aware of
August 26, 2010 by elysabeth teeko
Filed under Travel and Leisure
Whether you fly often, or this is your first trip in a while, you should be aware of all the extra fees you might incur. Here are the 5 most annoying (and hidden) airline fees that you’ll want to watch out for.
Ooty – The Queen of the Nilgiris
December 25, 2008 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Travel and Leisure
The natural scenic beauty of Ooty or Udhagamandalam as it is called now is something that has to be seen to be believed. Situated on the Nilgiri mountain ranges as part of the Western Ghats, this hill station was developed by the British rules as their summer retreat. Ooty is called as the queen of hill stations and the place truly justifies the title.
